Use of X-ray film: technical discussion with example images

Jim refers to https://www.zzmedical.com/analog-x-r...ideo-film.html and only that type as there are a few different types with almost the same name.

It was once also available in 14X17 inch 500 sheet cases only.

The 8X10 as Jim states is great to use.

Easy to cut down to any size under the correct safelight.

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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

There is one single sided x-ray film available that I know of - Carestream EB-RA. It is available in 8x10 only and s notched as are all panchromatic film. Nominal speed in daylight 100. It is a beautiful film and easier to handle because of the single emulsion.
Good luck - I am a devoted x-ray film user.

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Thanks Randy. Very helpful. pepe

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Nagaoka 8x10, fuji 250mm 6.7, orange filter, green xray film

Here are my first four attempts at x-ray film. Two actions colluded to create the scratches: 1) Lack of a large tent, so I had to do it inside a changing bag (easier than doing it in the little 4x5 tent), besides, no dark room yet; 2)In order to take the negatives from the holder and put them into the Jobo tank, I had to bend and touch the film everywhere. Regarding the EI, the first two shots were done using an EI:40, the last two at EI:80. I developed the four in the Jobo tank for 6 minutes with Xtol (1+1). Honestly, I am impressed with the potential of X-ray film.


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7909/...0a4f8a5a_m.jpgjpg-1stXRay-Regadera-Int8x10- by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7922/...3346ca0a_m.jpgjpg-2ndXRay-Fuente-Int8x10- by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7824/...4cbb4cef_m.jpgjpg-4thXRay-taller-Int8x10-GClaron210-9 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7895/...86238cd6_m.jpgjpg-3rdXRay-taller-Int8x10-Fuji250-6.7 by Palenquero Photography, on Flickr

Bravo! Well Done, really like the detail and tonal range of the last one.

I'd say that, for a first attempt, you're about where we all start. Bravo & keep it up!

Greetings guys
what would be the best color tempereature (kelvin) for (green) xray film to work with LED lights ?

Anything not red / dark orange

My first shot at the use of x-ray film. I've tried 3 different developers on Fuji AD-M film. I was surprised at the heavy clouds on the Kodak developers. Agfa is way smoother. Maybe I have to try Rodinal as many of you seem to use that ...

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Agitation is critical when using xray film. Too much and you get uneven development, too little and it's the same story.
I've had good results with instant Mytol in a tray.